Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
New Deal Violin
Artifact IDMO 1953.746
Object Type
Violin
Maker
John Edward Trumble
(American, 1893 - 1971)
Date1945-1947
Mediumwood, paint on wood, metal, string, paper
Dimensionsobject (violin) H 24 3/4 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 3 in (62.9 cm x 21 cm x 7.6 cm )
box/case H 31 1/2 in x W 10 in x D 5 in (80 cm x 25.4 cm x 12.7 cm )
box/case H 31 1/2 in x W 10 in x D 5 in (80 cm x 25.4 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA handmade violin. The wooden scroll has been carved and painted into a likeness of Franklin D. Roosevelt's head. On the reverse, a painting of the U.S. Capitol Building decorates the body of the violin. A paper label mounted inside the violin reads: New Deal Violin / Hand Made By / JOHN E. TRUMBLE / 1946". The bridge of the violin was made in France.
There is no accompanying bow.
The violin comes in a brown leather hard-shell case lined in green fabric. A separate green velvet cloth, for protecting the violin, is inside the case.
Historical NoteJohn E. Trumble of Center, Texas designed this “New Deal Violin” as a tribute to President Roosevelt. It was presented by him to the FDR Library on August 5, 1952.There is no accompanying bow.
The violin comes in a brown leather hard-shell case lined in green fabric. A separate green velvet cloth, for protecting the violin, is inside the case.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of John E. Trumble
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
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